Temporary leave for Grenfell Tower residents

Home office policy guidance issued following today’s announcement of temporary leave policy by Brandon Lewis -

‘Policy Intention
The policy allows those who have been directly affected by the fire to be granted a temporary period of lawful residence in the UK, or if they have valid leave, to have the no recourse to public funds condition lifted where the leave is currently subject to this, or if their existing leave to remain is due to expire within 12 months of the publication of this policy with no opportunity to extend that leave to switch to 12 months’ leave under this exceptional policy. This will give them a firm legal footing to ensure they can access ongoing support, including social assistance, local authority housing support or any welfare benefits they may be eligible for.’

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-fire-handling-immigration-cases